Protests targeting Tesla and Elon Musk continue, even though its CEO has left the Trump administration. Demonstrators have found a new high-profile site, the new Tesla diner in West Hollywood. More from Headlight.News.
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Chevy Teases Return of the Volt – But Will it Be America’s Most Affordable EV?
After a more than two-year absence, the Chevrolet Bolt will make its return next year, the bowtie brand now says. It will undergo a number of changes and is expected to get better range and performance. But the bigger question is whether it will maintain its position as the country’s most affordable battery-electric vehicle. More from Headlight.News.
Ford Has a “Model T Moment” Coming August 11, Says CEO Farley – But This Time It’s An EV
Ford’s push into affordable EVs appears to be coming a big step closer to reality, CEO Jim Farly planning to make a major announcement on August 11 at the automaker’s assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky next week. It will be, the CEO suggested, “a Model T moment,” referencing the legendary vehicle that put Ford on the map more than a century ago. More from Headlight.News.
Sony Honda Afeela 1 EV Begins Pre-Production Trials
Afeela 1, the high-tech battery-electric vehicle developed as part of a joint venture between Sony and Honda, has begun early prototype production at the Honda assembly plant in East Liberty, Ohio. Headlight.News has more.
Mercedes Pauses U.S. EV Orders as Sales Slide
While it had high hopes when it launched its EQ line-up of all-electric models, Mercedes-Benz has seen sales fall well short of expectations and is now putting its U.S. EV order bank on hold. Headlight. News has more.
First Drive: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the Brand’s Fastest Street-Legal Product. Ever.
Cadillac’s growing EV line-up now has its first V-Series performance model and the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V isn’t just quick but the fastest street-legal product the GM luxury brand has ever built. But is there more to this than just off-the-line acceleration? Check out this review on Headlight.News.
Hyundai Launches Recall for Ioniq 5 EV Fire Risk
In an abundance of caution, Hyundai has advised a small number of Ioniq 5 EV owners to park their vehicles outside and away from homes or other potential flammable items because of a risk of a battery-pack fire. It’s the latest in a series of recalls involving the all-electric crossover this year. More from Headlight.News.
Tariffs Drag Stellantis Deep Into the Red – and Will Get Worse in 2nd Half, Automaker Warns
Tariffs Drag Stellantis Deep Into the Red – and Will Get Worse in 2nd Half, Automaker Warns
Lyft to Become the Next Player in Robotaxi Market
With Tesla following Waymo and Uber set to get its own robotaxis into operation soon, the other ride-sharing giant, Lyft, is determined not to be left behind. The San Francisco-based ride-sharing service is partnering up with Holon and Bentler to start rolling out a fleet of autonomous shuttles next year. Headlight.News has more.
EU Trade Deal Will Cost American Car Buyers, European Automakers Billions
U.S. and European trade negotiators reached the framework agreement on a new trade deal that will result in new, 15% tariffs on most European goods shopped to the States, including automobiles. That’s a sixfold increases from before and for buyers of products from brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat and Maserati, that could mean substantially higher prices. It could also hammer profits for those manufacturers – though U.S. negotiators hope the deal will see more production moved to the United States. More from Headlight.News.
Honda Confirms Prelude Will Return for 2026 in Hybrid Form
It might have been one of the worst-kept secrets in the auto industry…but now it’s official. Honda has confirmed the once-iconic Prelude will make its return in the form of a new “grand touring sports coupe” later this year. And it will have a lot in common with the...
New J.D. Power Study Finds Owners “More Passionate” About Their New Vehicles Than Ever Before
If you’ve purchased a new vehicle this past year, chances are that you’re happier with it than ever before – or so show the results of the 30th annual J.D. Power APEAL study. It helps that initial quality is on the rise, but the annual owner survey also reveals a number of other reasons why buyers have grown increasingly passionate about their vehicles. Headlight.News explains.